Installing the Wideband LNB
Proper installation and adjustment of the feedhorn is critical to system
performance. It is particularly important to install the Wideband LNB correctly in
order to receive optimal signal quality.
LNB installation is usually straightforward, especially if you already have a dish
installed.
1. You should gather a screwdriver, wrench, or other appropriate fastener tools
and a coaxial cable.
2. If there's already an LNB attached to your dish, carefully disconnect its
connectors. Unscrew the coax cable connectors and store them where they
won't get crushed or bent.
3. Using the screwdriver or wrench, unfasten the bolts that hold the existing
LNB in place. Be careful not to jar the mast holding the dish or knock the
dish out of alignment. After removing the screws or bolts, you should be
able to pull the LNB up and off the mount arm. If your LNB is located behind
the dish or held by a captive arm bracket, this process may be slightly
different.
4. Attach the new LNB to the arm the same way the original was connected.
5. Connect a field strength analyser to the LNB and analyse the signal quality
of one satellite transponder from either the horizontal or vertical band.
Change the skew and focus position of the LNB to optimize the signal quality
(i.e., make sure you receive a maximum MER on the measured
transponders). It might be possible that you need to re-align the satellite
dish to receive the best signal quality.
6. Tighten the bolts as much as you can, but don't strip their heads or nuts
and check if the signal quality (or MER) didn’t change.
7. Hook up the coax cables to the LNB's connectors and pull down the sleeve
to cover the connectors.
8. Plug the connectors into your wideband compatible STB. If you want to
connect to an SCR STB, check the application scheme above.